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Folic Acid
Preventive Intake: 800 mcg - 5 mg
Benefits:
- Prevents accumulation of homocysteine and lowers the risk of heart disease.
- Necessary for the production of red blood cells and tissue cells.
- Facilitates a healthy intestinal tract.
- Promotes healthy skin and gums.
- Prevents cancer and heart disease.
- Prevents stroke, epilepsy, depression and peripheral neuropathy.
- Used in the treatment of heart disease.
- Facilitates wound and gut healing.
- Increases sex drive in post-menopausal women.
- Decreases symptoms of chronic fatigue, psoriasis and colitis.
Deficiencies May Cause: Anemia, intestinal problems, pale tongue, fatigue, headaches, insomnia and memory impairment.
Food Sources: Wheat germ, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables, seeds, liver, meats, kale, beets, corn and broccoli.